Metro profile · CBSA 48660
Healthcare wages in Wichita Falls, TX
23 occupations with reported wage data, scored on the WageBench 0-100 scale that blends pay, cost of living, state tax, and license access.
CRISIS PAY WATCH · FEMA
4 active disasters in Texas· Fire
State-level overlay — county-to-metro rollup pending.
- 8 BALL FIRE
- CORNER POCKET FIRE
- HUNGGATE FIRE
- + 1 more declaration
Active disaster declarations often drive temporary surges in travel-nurse, RT, and crisis-response pay rates. Recruiters may offer sign-on bonuses or premium hourly rates for crisis assignments. WageBench base wages do not include these premiums.
See full active disaster overlay →Latest declared 2026-05-18
COL Index (RPP)
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100 = national avg
HUD FMR (2BR)
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Fair-market rent
GSA Per Diem
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Lodging stipend cap
Avg Score
46
Across 23 roles
Every healthcare occupation in Wichita Falls
Sortable by median wage, take-home after state tax, or WageBench Score. Click any role for state + metro comparison.
23 occupations
| Occupation | Category | Annual Median | Take-Home | WageBench Score ↓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Physicians, All Other | physician | $292,330 | $292,330 | 50 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | support | $78,310 | $78,310 | 50 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | allied | $99,590 | $99,590 | 48 |
| Occupational Therapists | allied | $101,720 | $101,720 | 48 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistants | support | $74,450 | $74,450 | 48 |
| Nurse Practitioners | nursing | $130,310 | $130,310 | 47 |
| Pharmacists | allied | $139,400 | $139,400 | 47 |
| Phlebotomists | support | $40,440 | $40,440 | 46 |
| Physician Assistants | physician | $128,780 | $128,780 | 46 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | nursing | $60,330 | $60,330 | 46 |
| Physical Therapists | allied | $93,250 | $93,250 | 46 |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians | allied | $57,670 | $57,670 | 46 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | allied | $43,160 | $43,160 | 46 |
| Nursing Assistants | support | $37,870 | $37,870 | 46 |
| Medical Assistants | support | $40,240 | $40,240 | 45 |
| Dentists, General | physician | $148,800 | $148,800 | 45 |
| Registered Nurses | nursing | $83,280 | $83,280 | 45 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technicians | allied | $36,330 | $36,330 | 44 |
| Physical Therapist Aides | support | $28,690 | $28,690 | 44 |
| Dental Assistants | support | $40,280 | $40,280 | 44 |
| Paramedics | allied | $36,370 | $36,370 | 44 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | allied | $61,250 | $61,250 | 43 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | support | $22,950 | $22,950 | 40 |
Pro tier
Travel ROI: Registered Nurses in Wichita Falls
Take-home, GSA stipend math vs HUD FMR, license context, and a 5-state comparison — formatted for assignment evaluation.